Japanese · Family & People
友達
tomodachi
Friend
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection. This is the common everyday word for friend among peers.
Example
友達と映画を見に行きます。
I am going to see a movie with a friend.
Etymology
友達 (tomodachi) combines 友 (tomo), meaning 'friend,' with 達 (dachi), indicating plurality. The usage reflects social interactions emphasizing camaraderie.
How & Where It’s Used
Tomodachi is an informal term, extensively used in spoken Japanese and casual written contexts among peers. It carries a friendly and approachable connotation.